An excerpt from a Nettwerk Records press release, July 1996:
The roots of The Tear Garden extend back to 1983 when Cevin Key, on the verge of forming Skinny Puppy, struck up a trans-Atlantic correspondence with Edward Ka-Spel, the lead vocalist and driving force behind The Legendary Pink Dots. Three years later, Ka-Spel visited Vancouver for a series of three live performances with Key as sound technician, and during his visit, they recorded The Tear Garden's self-titled debut EP.
In 1987, Ka-Spel returned to open for Skinny Puppy on their North American tour, after which the duo retreated to the studio for two weeks to produce the now classic electronic-psychedelic album, Tired Eyes Slowly Burning. It was during these sessions that the project's ranks began to expand, with guest appearances by Key's fellow Puppies Dwayne Goettel and Nivek Ogre.
Four years later, the Garden bloomed again, this time growing well beyond the Key/Ka-Spel partnership to include not only Goettel, but a wide assortment of friends, including most of the Pink Dots. This fruitful month-long collaboration spawned two releases: an album called The Last Man To Fly, and a (very long) EP called Sheila Liked The Rodeo.
Another four years passed. Four years that saw literal and figurative deaths (the departure of both Skinny Puppy and LPD from their long-time labels; the subsequent break-up of SP; the tragic passing of Dwayne Goettel) and births (Edward's son, Calyxx; Download; Key's return to Nettwerk).
In late December, 1995, in the midst of this turbulence, The Tear Garden gathered once more, perhaps to attempt to trigger the dawn of a tranquil new era. The result was To Be An Angel Blind, The Crippled Soul Divide, an album of fragile and powerful beauty that digs even deeper into the psychedelic underground than its predecessors, adding a range of influences from dub bass to country slide guitar, all the while retaining the dark electronic melancholy that has become the project's signature.
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Four more years passed. Tear Garden got back together in 1999 and in 2000, Crystal Mass was released. In 2001, a "best of" collection was issued by the Russian label Brudenia, ะะปั ะขะตั , า ัะพ ะัะพะณัะปัะปัั ะัั ะก ะะพะณะฐะผะธ (which translates to "For Those Who Would Walk with the Gods") as well as an "outtakes" collection released by Cevin Key's Subconscious Communications label, Eye Spy with My Little Eye.
2007 saw the release of The Secret Experiment, once again on Subconscious Communications. This is from the "Vault 2" series but features new music.
Currently, Edward and cEvin wrapped up their sessions of 13 tracks, compiled into a brand new upcoming TG release, available through Subcon.
Discography
* Tired Eyes Slowly Burning (1987)
* Last Man to Fly (1992)
* Sheila Liked The Rodeo (1993)
* Bouquet of Black Orchids (1993)
* To Be an Angel Blind, The Crippled Soul Divide (1996)
* Crystal Mass (2000)
* Eye Spy With My Little Eye (2002)
* The Secret Experiment (2007)
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Hopeful
The Tear Garden Lyrics
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But fighting as they fade
What if this last big battle
is a just shallow play
What waits on the other side
When the fear has gone away
Was it all for nothing
Will they stand there laughing
Where you gonna' hide x3
If you can see it coming
You better be prepared
Cast your faith on the wind
Thats blowing through your hair
Walk upon this fragile world
Like you're walking on air
It was all for something
They will see you laughing
They will see you naked
Nothing left to hide x3
The Tear Garden's "Hopeful" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that deals with the idea of hope in the face of adversity. The opening lines of the song, "What if the demons are dying, but fighting as they fade," is a metaphor for the inner struggles that we face in our daily lives. The demons refer to our fears and doubts that hold us back, and the notion that they are dying suggests that we have the power to overcome them. However, the demons are still fighting as they fade, which implies that the battle is not yet over, and we still need to be vigilant.
The following lines, "What if this last big battle is just a shallow play, what waits on the other side when the fear has gone away," further illustrate the internal struggle we face. The last big battle signifies a turning point or a decisive moment, but it appears that it might be an illusion or a mere faรงade, and what lies beyond that moment is unknown. The song then asks: "Was it all for nothing? Will they stand there laughing? Will they see you naked? Where you gonna' hide?" These questions heighten our anxiety of failure or inadequacy when we see ourselves, stripped of all pretenses and left vulnerable.
The second verse takes a more positive note, offering a solution to this internal struggle. "If you can see it coming, you better be prepared, cast your faith on the wind that's blowing through your hair," implies that we need to be proactive and ready to face any challenge that comes our way. We need to have faith, trust in ourselves, and allow ourselves to be carried by the winds of change. "Walk upon this fragile world like you're walking on air, it was all for something," suggests that we should not live our lives timidly but with confidence, and everything that we do has meaning and purpose. "They will see you laughing; they will see you naked, nothing left to hide," indicates that when we have overcome our inner demons, we are free to be our true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
What if the demons are dying
What if the negative, harmful aspects of oneself are diminishing
But fighting as they fade
But resisting their departure and trying to hold on
What if this last big battle
What if this final struggle or conflict
is a just shallow play
is only a superficial or insignificant event
What waits on the other side
What lies beyond this experience or obstacle
When the fear has gone away
When the anxiety or apprehension has dissipated
Was it all for nothing
Was it a meaningless or fruitless effort
Will they stand there laughing
Will others mock or ridicule one's struggle
Will they see you naked
Will one be exposed or vulnerable
Where you gonna' hide x3
Where can one seek refuge or escape from this situation
If you can see it coming
If you can anticipate this event or circumstance
You better be prepared
You should take appropriate measures or precautions
Cast your faith on the wind
Put your trust in fate or destiny
Thats blowing through your hair
That is guiding and propelling you forward
Walk upon this fragile world
Navigate this delicate and uncertain existence
Like you're walking on air
With lightness and grace, free from burdens and doubts
It was all for something
It was a worthwhile or valuable experience
They will see you laughing
Others will witness your joy and contentment
They will see you naked
Others will see your true self, unmasked and authentic
Nothing left to hide x3
With no more secrets or reservations, completely exposed
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
EDGAR MIRELES CRUZ
TEAR GARDEN
Hopeful Lyrics
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What if the demons are dying
But fighting as they fade
What if this last big battle
is a just shallow play
What waits on the other side
When the fear has gone away
Was it all for nothing
Will they stand there laughing
Will they see you naked
Where you gonna' hide x3
If you can see it coming
You better be prepared
Cast your faith on the wind
Thats blowing through your hair
Walk upon this fragile world
Like you're walking on air
It was all for something
They will see you laughing
They will see you naked
Nothing left to hide x3
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